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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 3217548· MC1006221· CARRIER· EIN 86-2291997
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COLO-KIST FARMS TRUCKING LLC

4437 E COUNTY ROAD 11 S, MONTE VISTA, CO, 81144(719) 580-0725jensonhamilton8430@gmail.comJACK HAMILTON
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
Vehicle OOS
50%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
55.6%
above 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
40
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 55.6% — above the 6.7% national average

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC1006221

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property, Private
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 02/01/2025
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.· policy FPK BA01 7505568862
Authority history (10) ▾
11/18/2024COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2024)
02/09/2023COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2023)
01/05/2023COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2023)
11/07/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2022)
09/08/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2022)
07/07/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2022)
05/06/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2022)
01/27/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2022)
05/10/2021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2021)
02/08/2019MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history3 insurers on record
Filing timeline (18) ▾
  1. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/13/2024 → 03/31/2025
  2. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/13/2024 → 02/01/2025
  3. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/23/2023 → 12/13/2024
  4. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/31/2023 → 03/08/2023
  5. NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/01/2023 → 02/23/2023
  6. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/31/2023 → 02/01/2023
  7. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/30/2022 → 02/01/2023
  8. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/04/2022 → 12/02/2022
  9. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/04/2022 → 11/30/2022
  10. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/28/2022 → 10/05/2022
  11. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/19/2022 → 08/03/2022
  12. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/19/2022 → 07/28/2022
  13. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/23/2022 → 06/02/2022
  14. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/23/2022 → 05/19/2022
  15. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/20/2021 → 02/23/2022

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle6 inspections · 50% OOS · National 22%
Driver9 inspections · 55.6% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

9 inspections · 53 violations (11 OOS) · 53% of inspections had an OOS finding.

9
Inspections
53
Violations
11
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

19
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 3 states

  • CO7
  • NM4
  • TX4

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

High impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 92% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing13 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps1 OOS7 viol41%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 18%
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× · 7%
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× · 7%
Tires2 OOS2 viol30%
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 22%
  • 396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× · 7%
Inspection / repair / DVIR2 viol18%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 18%
Brakes2 viol12%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 9%
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× · 3%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 36 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 50% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 55.6% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 27% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing2 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless1 viol56%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 56%
Speeding1 viol44%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 44%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 19 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

4
Inspections
25
Violations
6
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 44%Vehicle Maintenance 32%Hours-of-Service Compliance 12%Driver Fitness 8%Not in SMS 4%
Focus here first
1Other
11 violations · 1 OOS · 44% of recent
  • 395.8A×3HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
  • 393.75C×2Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
  • 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2Vehicle Maintenance
8 violations · 2 OOS · 32% of recent
  • 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle · OOS
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
Do this
  • Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
  • Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
3Hours-of-Service Compliance
3 violations · 1 OOS · 12% of recent
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed · OOS
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
395.8A×3396.17C-PI×2393.75C×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

15
Inspections
53
Violations
11
Out-of-service
237
CSA points
1
Crashes
3
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

17 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

10 trailer 7 truck
2020 KENWORTH W9 Seriesseen 4×
1XKWD49X6LR356804· CJC486 CO
2023 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYFS253XP5770904· BR3876 OK
2023 KENWORTH W9 Seriesseen 3×
1XKWD49X4PR216188· 4118271 CO
2004 KENWORTH W900seen 2×
1XKWDB9X94J052791· CJC487 CO
2002 FREIGHTLINER FLD120seen 2×
1FUJAHCG72LK04104· DLJ619 CO
2004 PETERBILT 379seen 2×
1XP5DB9X44D813599· CJC484 CO
2023 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYFS2538P5770903· BR3875 OK
2013 TRANSCRAFT/WABASH Combo Steel/Alum Flatbedseen 2×
1TTE532C0D3779361· CHBC34 CO
2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD132
1FUJCLCG81LG06048· BECC87 CO
2016 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYFS2484GA606911· 8878KL OK
1998 TRANSCRAFT Transcraft
1TTF53201W1057518· DOBI45 CO
2013 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.
13N148207D1562915· DOBI44 CO
2013 TRANSCRAFT/WABASH Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed
1TTF482C6D3774010· CY2280 OK
1991 WILSON TRAILER CO. Wilson Trailer Co.
1W1MAF1D4MA214580· DOBI43 CO
2007 FREIGHTLINER FLD132
1FUJAPCK57DX97767· NONE CO
2016 TRANSCRAFT/WABASH Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed
1TTF532C3G3950175· CS6304 OK
2015 WILSON TRAILER CO.
4WW5482AXF6623323· TT5176 ID

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
5
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
8
8 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.1M mi
reported 2023
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi8 drivers
Company officer
JACK HAMILTON
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2018-11-30
Last MCS-150 update
2024-10-22
Census status
Active

Fleet: 5 trucks · 5 owned tractors · 8 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or officers with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

5
Connected carriers
1
Fleet-transfer links
3
Most shared VINs
5
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: COLO KIST FARMS (USDOT 1683269, registered 2007) is inactive, shares this carrier’s officer, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 5
1
SHAMOS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2409287Active· DENVER, CO
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
1TTE532C0D37793614WW5482AXF66233231TTF53201W1057518
2
COLO KIST FARMS
USDOT 1683269Inactive· LAJARA, CO
Strong
Officer
3
REDBEARD'S HAULING LLC
USDOT 3937132Active· COLUMBUS, OH
Strong
Officer
4
ROLL'N J'S INC
USDOT 822122Inactive· TISHOMINGO, OK
Strong
Officer
5
ROTO-VERSAL COMPRESSION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2278937Inactive· HOUSTON, TX
Strong
Officer

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

31 events
  1. 03/31/2025Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA966638457

  2. 02/01/2025Insurance filed — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FPK BA01 7505568862

  3. 02/01/2025Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA966638457

  4. 12/13/2024Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA966638457

  5. 11/18/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2024)

  6. 10/22/2024MCS-150 update filed

    0.1M mi reported (2023)

  7. 03/08/2023Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  8. 02/23/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy FPK BA01 7505568862

  9. 02/09/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2023)

  10. 02/01/2023Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  11. 02/01/2023Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  12. 01/05/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2023)

  13. 12/02/2022Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  14. 11/30/2022Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  15. 11/07/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2022)

  16. 10/05/2022Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  17. 09/08/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2022)

  18. 08/03/2022Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  19. 07/28/2022Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  20. 07/07/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2022)

  21. 06/02/2022Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  22. 05/19/2022Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM043474-01

  23. 05/06/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2022)

  24. 02/23/2022Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA949313664

  25. 01/27/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2022)

  26. 06/14/2021Insurance name changed — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy FPK BAN 7505568862

  27. 05/20/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy FPK BAN 7505568862

  28. 05/10/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2021)

  29. 02/08/2019MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  30. 01/01/2019Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy FPKN BAN 3007999702

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
—
Rated
—
Last review
—
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2024-10-22
Reported mileage
100,000 mi (2023)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 24, 2026, 5:54 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.